Digital Sociability in the Age of Social Media

Authors

  • Skyler Wright PhD
  • James Harris PhD
  • Robin Anderson PhD

Keywords:

social media, digital communication, sociability, community building, social ties

Abstract

This article explores how social media platforms have reshaped human sociability and interactions on a global scale. It examines the implications of digital communication tools on social relationships and community building. The study utilizes a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative data analysis and qualitative interviews to provide a comprehensive understanding of digital sociability. The findings reveal both the opportunities and challenges presented by social media in fostering connectivity and maintaining social ties.
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Author Biographies

Skyler Wright, PhD

PhD
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA 02138, USA

James Harris, PhD

PhD
University of Oxford
Oxford OX1 2JD, United Kingdom

Robin Anderson, PhD

PhD
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON M5S, Canada

References

Seo, I., Jeong, M. , Seok, J. , Kim, H. , & Chung, J. (2022). Wylie H. Forsythe: Revolutionizing Leprosy Treatment in Modern Korea. Astra Salvensis, 10(1), 67-78.

Published

2024-12-25

Issue

Section

Articles